Experience

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  Buzz magazine

  Sept 2001 - May 2002

  Television reviewer

  • Wrote weekly television review articles for the weekly entertainment magazine affiliated with the University of Iliinois' Daily Illini.

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  Deloitte (f.k.a. deloitte & touche tax technologies)

  Aug 2003 - Jan 2004

  Editor

  • Compared and updated state tax forms by editing and proofreading written materials and software in a fast-paced, heavily deadline-oriented environment. • Reviewed products for spelling and formatting errors, and software functionality.

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  Alliance for audited media (f.k.a. audit bureau of circulations)

  Mar 2004 - Jul 2006

  • Proofread and edited publisher statements and circulation audit reports from newspapers and periodicals across the U.S. and Canada, including an audit of the New York Times, which currently has the largest circulation in the U.S.• Cross-checked client and auditor information with formatted reports to ensure consistency with bylaws and rules. • Prioritized and multitasked several projects simultaneously.• Checked products for logical correlations, mathematical integrity, adherence to house style and grammatical errors. • Maintained close contact via phone with circulation managers throughout North America to request information, and with Audit Bureau auditors to assure information was accurate and complete.• Collaborated closely in small teams of editors, proofreaders and formatters to process reports in a timely manner. Show less

  • Technical Reviewer (Editor)

    Mar 2005 - Jul 2006

  • Proofreader

    Mar 2004 - Mar 2005
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  Roi, inc.

  Jan 2007 - Apr 2011

  • Wrote, proofread and revised Exit Strategy books for small business owners planning for retirement. Used writing, analytical and skills to turn basic business and personal information provided by consultants into informative, engaging text appropriate for clients of all backgrounds and education levels.• Worked closely with senior editors and graphic designers to produce clean text and graphics that represented ROI’s style and brand.• Collaborated with colleagues in the financial department to analyze clients’ financial statements and create portfolios representing their holdings. • Managed up to 15 projects simultaneously by tracking the progress of incoming information and reporting milestones.• Communicated with department managers to research and collect important client information for each project.• Conducted interviews with field consultants to create bespoke products for each client, including photos and graphics to create more personalized content. Show less

  • Copy Editor

    Jan 2009 - Apr 2011

  • Copywriter

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
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  Fitch ratings

  Apr 2011 - Mar 2017

  • Senior Editor

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

  • Editor

    Apr 2011 - Feb 2014
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  Fitch ratings

  Apr 2018 - Mar 2024

  Associate director, publishing

  • Edited, revised and rewrote time-sensitive, high-profile web content — including press releases, newsletters, financial research reports and special reports — for one of the Big Three international ratings firms to create clean, accurate, consistent reports that fit the Fitch brand.• Applied AP and house style to adhere to strict text, graphic and layout standards to maintain global consistency and Fitch’s brand.• Utilized time-management, prioritization, organization and flexibility to work on as many as two dozen projects simultaneously, including at least four complex annual handbooks and compendiums up to 500 pages long.• Coordinated with global analysts, graphic designers and managers to gather data, resolve issues and finish reports within strict deadlines. • Created and implemented an editing test for editorial candidates.• Interviewed and made recommendations for dozens of editorial candidates during tenure. Mentored new hires by providing feedback and coaching to acquaint them with our CMS, style and procedures. • Led an update of the Publishing department’s outdated style guide, including reviewing and updating the 180-page document for style updates, consistency and a user-friendly format. The update resulted in more consistent global style and a more intuitive tool for editors and analysts.• Acted as the de facto managing editor, leading a team of five editors in the absence of the managing editor. Ensured the department ran smoothly by assigning and tracking reports, participating in managerial meetings and addressing any departmental issues.• Led at least four analytical business writing classes per year with Fitch’s writing instructor, resulting in submitted reports having better titles, headers, text flow and clarity.• Created an analyst guide to provide guidance and tips on how to organize, write and create graphics for reports. Distribution resulted in better-written submissions and less prep work for editors. Show less

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  Moody's

  Aug 2024 - now

  Assistant director, marketing (content writer)

  • Write and edit informative, eye-catching marketing content for the Compliance & Third-Party Risk Management operating unit (OU) — the fastest-growing OU in the company — including blogs, customer-engagement emails and website content. Ensure written materials are appealing, accurate, appropriate for the target audience and representative of Moody’s brand. • Write high-quality marketing content to promote Moody’s relevant products, solutions and events. Customers include compliance officers for corporates, banks and financial institutions, and government organizations.• Scan various sources to research relevant current events and topics to individually create a content writing calendar. Present article ideas to compliance-related subject matter experts.• Coordinate with, interview and create written content for the IPLs on agreed-upon topics.• Self-determine priorities and deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment based on go-to-market dates and individual project requirements.• Track multiple projects simultaneously to ensure coordination with colleagues and timely publication.• Go-to editor to review colleagues’ materials — blogs, emails, whitepapers, and podcast and website copy — to help publish clean, accurate copy that fits Moody’s brand.• Experience using emerging technology, including Microsoft Copilot and Conductor, to perfect content for SEO and a variety of audiences. Show less